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It’s a heck of a way to run a pre-election campaign. On the eve of an expected election, politicians usually spend their time playing up good news, downplaying the bad, shaking hands and kissing babies.

Photos: The oilsands history in pictures

Take a look at some photos of Alberta's oilsands as it grew from a tiny niche industry to the multibillion endeavour it is today. To return to the main story page for Oilsands: The History, click the back button or type edmontonjournal.com/oilsands-history into your browser.